Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes
infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact,
the law in every state in the
United
States and in every
Canadian province says children up
to
some age
must
be
restrained while in a vehicle.
Smaller Children and Babies
~~
Smaller children and babies should always be
restrained in
a
child
or
infant restraint. The
instructions
for
the restraint will say whether it is
the right type and size for your child.
A
very
young child’s hip bones
are
so
small that
a
regular belt might not stay low on the hips,
as
it
should. Instead, the belt will likely be
over
the
child’s abdomen.
In
a
crash, the belt would
apply
force right on the child’s
abdomen,
which
could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
So,
be
sure
that
any child small enough
for
one is always properly
restrained in
a
child
or
infant restraint.
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